When tragedy strikes Marley's family, the last thing she is looking for is love-until Elijah, her nephew's teacher, shows her it's worth fighting for. ***** 26-year-old Marley Wright's world is flipped upside down when her beloved brother is admitted into rehab and she becomes the primary caregiver for his two teenagers. Little does she know that her nephew's handsome high school teacher, Elijah, is the man who's going to fill her life with unbelievable passion. But when their exes come back with malicious intentions, Marley and Elijah's lives change beyond their wildest imaginations. And when tragedy strikes, will their love withstand the pressure? Content and/or Trigger Warning: mention of substance abuse. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

"And it doesn't matter how much time passed or how much time will pass-it's him. It always has been him and it always will be him...I just don't know how to tell him," When it's more than a like, and they're more than a friend. When they know you better than you know yourself and just the thought of them is all you need to put a smile on your face-telling your best friend you're in love with them should be simple. Right?

kis·met /ˈkizmit,ˈkizˌmet/ noun destiny; fate. how do you know when you've met your soulmate?

Used to be "My College Lover"

How long will it take a strong willed girl to fall into the arms of one of the hottest rappers in the game?

Lavonte "King" Jones wasn't your average nigga. He owned the streets, and he was one of the head drugs dealers in the city of New Orleans. He's been ruling the streets since he was fifteen. He has the cars, clothes, money, and he has all the hoes on his dick, but shit he ain't never been worried 'bout falling in love with any female. Well that was until he laid his eyes on "her". That's when he makes it a mission to make her his queen, because after all every king needs a queen, right? * * * JaKiya wasn't your average teenage girl. She was a senior in high school, and she couldn't give a fuck about love. Unlike the other girls her age, that was the least of her worries. All she wanted to do was party and chill. Falling in love was never in her plans, until she started falling for "him". Now her life seems different. Being in a relationship with the head thug is not the easiest thing. But I mean, every queen needs a king, right?

Read The Book. The Title Tells Everything

When August's rise to fame tests his relationship with his girlfriend of three years.

Cashmere Legend was the basketball captain. Cash was living life by the #BallsIsLife rule that all the bball players stood by. Cash was THE SHIT and then some. Did I forget to mention that Cash is a girl.Most popular girl as Raywood High. This baller bad chick didn't take shit from anybody and she was you're regular teen girl just with a love for basketball, the heart to stand up to anybody, And the body to be droolin' over. Every female wanted to be like her and every male wanted to be with her. A BALLAH in her own way.. Gucci was the dude every nigga wanted to be. And every chick wanted to be rollin with. He was just THAT nigga. And lived like a different baller then Cash. The two cross paths at an crazy time with alot of things a head of them. Alot of haters hating them and alot of feelings they can't control. The two Ballers fall into a crazy world of Lie's, Laughs, cries, and joy and Balling without a limit.! Follow Cash and Gucci on this Ballah's Love experience. Only the hoodest may succeed. Copyright Shantii 2012/2013 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.!! Cover made by @Mee_DuhhXD please go check her out and fan her. Thanks for it girlie.! Mature Language, scenes, and audience. -- NOT EDITED -- You have been warned !!